"Political tensions mount in Turkey over alleged coup plot
By Sibel Utku Bila (AFP) – 3 hours ago
ANKARA — Simmering tensions between Turkey's government and judicial elite erupted into open confrontation Thursday over the handling of a probe into an alleged plot to topple the Islamist-rooted administration.
Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said Wednesday's decision by the Higher Board of Judges to remove prosecutors from the long-running inquiry was a 'heavy blow' against justice and 'a shame for democracy.'"
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